On the recordNovember 16, 2015
I would not support your nomination, because I believed you were not strong enough on the most important issue that the American people are concerned about with regard to prescription drugs.
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Senator Sanders expresses his opposition to Dr. Califf's nomination due to concerns over drug pricing.
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